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Compare train and bus for West Bromwich to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Bromwich to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from West Bromwich to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (11m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $3 (€2) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from West Bromwich to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from West Bromwich to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G385458:57 AM0h12Sandwell & Dudley (SAD)9:09 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G385458:57 AM0h12Sandwell & Dudley (SAD)9:09 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W333128:12 AM0h09Sandwell & Dudley (SAD)8:21 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
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- W332069:12 AM0h09Sandwell & Dudley (SAD)9:21 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
- W330358:44 AM0h09Sandwell & Dudley (SAD)8:53 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
- W113778:25 AM0h10Sandwell & Dudley (SAD)8:35 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between West Bromwich and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road and arrive in Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
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